Doris Nwoko(She/Her/Hers)

Doris is a caring, board-certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who cares for individuals from all walks of life. She provides help for children as young as five, teenagers, adults, and seniors over 65 who might face conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, behavioural issues, trauma, eating disorders and more.

Doris is recognized for her ability to create a safe and comforting space for her clients where they feel acknowledged and understood. Her approach is to empathize with and connect to each individual's unique life story. Doris understands the whole picture well and explores clients' developmental, biological, psychological, and social backgrounds.

She customizes the treatment for each person and ensures that the care provided reflects the client's needs and goals. The core of her work is a cooperative attitude; by letting the client participate in treatment through active participation, she ensures that the care provided positively reflects the client's needs and goals.

Doris has accumulated over 12 years dedicated to treating clients across different mental health care settings, including acute, residential, and outpatient facilities. Through practical experience and guidance from leading child psychiatrists in the Chicagoland area, Doris developed her psychiatric skills. Her deep clinical knowledge and learning have enabled her to deliver interventions that greatly alter the lives of those she serves.

For those in need of her services, Doris practices at Synergy Behavioral Health in Westchester, Illinois.